Energy

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ENERGY-CONSERVING DESIGN

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE

DAYLIGHTING

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AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME IS COMFORTABLE AND AFFORDABLE LONG-TERM.

Green Depot evaluates products to determine whether they conserve energy compared to "mainstream" products. The majority of energy that a product consumes over its lifecycle is consumed while the product is being used (and not during its manufacturing). We prefer products that meet or exceed EPA's Energy Star criteria.

A product is awarded an Energy icon if it:

Helps you save energy-and this includes insulation, passive devices, and attic venting in homes

Has an Energy Star label, or is proven to use energy more efficiently than mainstream products